This evening was the official start of the North Pole Expeditionary Flight with One Night at the Borneo Basecamp. The team of seven intrepid travelers from around the world met tonight for the first time in the beautiful Arctic village of Longyearbyen, Norway. Some of them have spent a couple days in this Arctic paradise, including team members Barry and Fiona, who traveled by snowmobile to a remote fjord where they spent the night on sailing schooner that is frozen into the ice. Other team members arrived today and are ready for the adventure to begin!
The team gathered for a welcome reception followed by a festive dinner where whale and seal were among the dishes served (both local favorites). It was clear that within the group there were many kindred spirits and the conversation came easily and was filled with laughter and interest in each other's lives outside the Arctic.
Tomorrow the team plans to fly to the Borneo Basecamp, located approximately 60 nautical miles from the North Pole. From there they will fly the remaining distance by helicopter before returning to the basecamp for a night under the 24 hour sunlight of the Arctic spring.
Check back again tomorrow for another update from the team!
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| A typical street sign in Longyearbyen. Many people get around by snowmobile. |
The team gathered for a welcome reception followed by a festive dinner where whale and seal were among the dishes served (both local favorites). It was clear that within the group there were many kindred spirits and the conversation came easily and was filled with laughter and interest in each other's lives outside the Arctic.
Tomorrow the team plans to fly to the Borneo Basecamp, located approximately 60 nautical miles from the North Pole. From there they will fly the remaining distance by helicopter before returning to the basecamp for a night under the 24 hour sunlight of the Arctic spring.
Check back again tomorrow for another update from the team!
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